zero tolerance
noun
: a policy of giving the most severe punishment possible to every person who commits a crime or breaks a rule
The police announced that there will be zero tolerance for looters.
The camp has a zero tolerance drug and alcohol policy.
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As administrator, my office is enforcing zero tolerance for waste, fraud, or abuse while keeping the program on track for the 2026–27 school year.
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Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The Secret Service agent in charge of the Toledo office, Matthew Schierloh, said there should be zero tolerance for any kind of political violence in this country.
—CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Take the quiz here … CROWN ON EDGE – Prince William's 'zero tolerance' tested as Sarah Ferguson emails reveal crude comment to Epstein.
—FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Homan said there will be zero tolerance for interfering, impeding or assaulting officers.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 30 Jan. 2026
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Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The Secret Service agent in charge of the Toledo office, Matthew Schierloh, said there should be zero tolerance for any kind of political violence in this country.
—CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Take the quiz here … CROWN ON EDGE – Prince William's 'zero tolerance' tested as Sarah Ferguson emails reveal crude comment to Epstein.
—FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Homan said there will be zero tolerance for interfering, impeding or assaulting officers.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Zero tolerance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zero%20tolerance. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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